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'Le President de la Republique en Russie; La revue des Marins de la Garde a Peterhof, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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'Le President de la Republique en Russie; La revue des Marins de la Garde a Peterhof, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le President de la Republique en Russie; La revue des Marins de la Garde a Peterhof'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le President de la République en Russie; La revue des Marins de la Garde à Peterhof
EDITORS COMMENTS
(The President of the Russian Republic; The Review of the Guards Marines at Peterhof), 1914, is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment during the early days of the First World War. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph depicts President Raymond Poincaré of France, dressed in formal attire, inspecting a group of sailors at the Peterhof Palace in Russia. The location, which was once the summer residence of the Russian imperial family, now serves as the backdrop for this significant political encounter. In the foreground, Emperor Nicholas II of Russia, dressed in military uniform, stands alongside his son, the Tsarevich, also in military attire. The Russian imperial family, who ruled from 1613 to 1917, had maintained an alliance with France since the late 18th century. However, the political landscape was rapidly changing, and this meeting between the French president and the Russian emperor would have held great significance. The sailors, dressed in their naval uniforms, stand at attention, their gazes fixed on the dignitaries before them. The photograph captures the sense of formality and ceremony that accompanied such an encounter, as well as the tension and uncertainty that hung in the air as Europe plunged further into war. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex political dynamics at play during the First World War, and the role that alliances and diplomacy played in shaping the course of history. The photograph's mysterious origins only add to its intrigue, making it a valuable historical document that continues to captivate viewers today.
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